English Butter Toffee
This easy-to-make English Butter Toffee is rich, buttery, and crunchy, perfect for sharing or indulging at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter Use high-quality butter for best flavor.
- 2 cups granulated sugar High-quality sugar will enhance the taste.
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Incorporate quickly after reaching the hard crack stage.
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans) Optional for added texture.
- Chocolate (for drizzling) Melted for drizzling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a baking sheet (about 11x17 inches) with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set it aside.
- In a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely.
Cooking
- Once melted, stir in the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- Use a candy thermometer to track the temperature. Keep stirring as the mixture heats up, and once it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), remove it from heat. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Quickly stir in the vanilla extract and pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
Cooling
- Allow the toffee to cool for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with optional chopped nuts or drizzle with melted chocolate on top. Let it cool completely.
Serving
- Once fully cooled, break the toffee into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness. Best consumed within a couple of weeks.